Steve Ballmer has just announced that in the first three days of being on sale, more than 4 million people have bought the Windows 8 upgrade. This doesn't count OEM installations or Microsoft's own Surface - just individual upgrades. Definitely a promising start for Windows 8, but then, these are most likely enthusiasts (I'm one of those four million), so we still don't know a whole lot. I'm patiently waiting for the response from regular consumers.

Oh, really? I don't know this guy, but he is NOT being aggressive in his post [he is just expressing his own thoughts on the subject], while user Morgan was ... Just take a look at his post and the ending.

I know you've already spoken directly to me below, but since you keep bringing me up, I felt I should respond. I countered his take that Windows has severe latency problems with my own experiences on the matter. I said the word "hell" which is not even PG rated in most media. That's what people do on a discussion forum: They discuss things! I know it's a novel concept for you but you'll get the hang of it soon enough.

That being said, I'm not shocked that the original poster did not want to reply to this. He's probobly affraid of being attacked again.

I don't think he's afraid of anything; my past experience with talking to him has been that he is anything from dismissive to rude depending on the subject matter. He also tends to babble way off subject at times.

The real problem are people who bash others and call everyone a troll almost immediately. THAT looks like trolling to me.

Like you did to me below? Tit for tat, my friend.

P.S swearing is such a weak thing. Could you please stop doing this? show your dignity and don't swear in public.

OOPS! I said "tit" above, I hope I didn't burst your virgin ears with that one. First of all, if cursing were a problem here there would be a swear filter. The occasional expletive isn't going to kill anyone, and if someone doesn't want to see it there are plugins for all the major browsers that cover it. Instead of being passive-aggressive and telling others what to do, why don't you get off your virtual ass and install a filter if you object to it that much?

You see? that's what I'm talking about. You're constantly aggresive. You treat discussion as if it was some kind of stupid war. Come on, man, put that irritation off for once and try to be POLITE.

It's not about me, really. I'm observing you for quite some time and you're just almost always like this: you reply to posts with such repulsive manner. People are not your enemies, but fellow human beings.
Oh, and there is no "you're right = you win" stuff going on, whether you know it or not. It's an ego that makes people think this way and treat others as enemies.

I didn't really intend to defend that guy initially, but I'm just tired with people like you: aggressive, impolite types, willing to bash others at any chance.

Just to leave good impression in your mind: I wish you all best [sincerely], so please don't get me wrong. I have no interrest in being your or anyone else's enemy [or friend]. I just hope for the better internet and better communication between people.

I'm observing you for quite some time and you're just almost always like this: you reply to posts with such repulsive manner. People are not your enemies, but fellow human beings.

That's just plain creepy. I suppose I have a new stalker then. But if you've really "been observing" me for a while you'd know that that is simply not true. I am an easygoing person who is easy to get along with, but I'm not afraid to call out bullshit when I see it. I also respond in kind when I'm attacked, though lately I've been as keen to ignore the discussion when it reaches that point.

99 times out of 100, if you see me being defensive it's exactly that: A defensive posture against someone who chooses the low ground first. Also, people can engage in a friendly but heated discussion with no ill will towards one another. I have several "friends and fans" on here (check my profile -- oh wait, you've got a poster of it on your wall!) who I've had some lively discussions with but we get along fine.

Anyway, since you've outed yourself you should savor this post as it's the last time I'll ever respond to you.

You see? that's what I'm talking about. You're constantly aggresive. You treat discussion as if it was some kind of stupid war. Come on, man, put that irritation off for once and try to be POLITE.

It's not about me, really. I'm observing you for quite some time and you're just almost always like this: you reply to posts with such repulsive manner.

Seriously? For one, it's genuinely funny to see that sort of phrasing used ("repulsive manner") partially in defense of ParadoxUncreated - someone with a history of spewing hateful, homophobic insults at the drop of a hat.

For another... SERIOUSLY? IME, Morgan is one of the few regular commenters here who isn't permanently stuck in "flame warrior" mode.